Cattle Egret

A small Egret which used to be very rare in Britain, but whose numbers have increased over recent years along … More

Statues and Monuments: The Cordwainer

This statue of a cordwainer, by Alma Boyes, was unveiled in 2002 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cordwainer ward club. It … More

Boxing day brought a sunny day and two unexpected visitors to the garden. The first was a single Long-tailed Tit, which … More

I will not be posting on Monday or Tuesday so can I take this opportunity to wish you … More

After leaving Hyde Park, Keith and I made our way to the ‘West End’ area to photograph the Christmas decorations … More

A pre-Christmas outing to central London with Keith. The morning’s target was to locate Little Owl in Hyde Park. I had … More

Robert Scarlett was born in 1496 and became the gravedigger at Peterborough Cathedral. He lived to be 96 years old … More

A trip to the Kent coast with Bexley RSPB Group on a misty and cold morning. As we approached the … More

Even into the 20th century, some states in the USA had laws making it illegal for couples to kiss in … More

The Tea Act of 1773 imposed a tax on imported tea, designed by the British Government to aid the financial failings … More